How far is Marshfield, MA from New Bedford, MA?
The driving distance from Marshfield, MA to New Bedford, MA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshfield and New Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield and New Bedford.
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Start on Ocean Street
1306 ft · 37 sec · Ocean Street
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Turn left onto Moraine Street
1671 ft · 37 sec · Moraine Street
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Turn right onto Acorn Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Acorn Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1002 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Congress Street
5 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street
36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street
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Continue on Congress Street
989 ft · 26 sec · Congress Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Continue on Piigrims Highway
589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway
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Continue on Pilgrims Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary
151 m · 7 sec · Bedford Street
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Exit the rotary onto Bedford Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Bedford Street
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Turn right onto Highland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Highland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Street
1.2 km · 1 min · County Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 140 South: New Bedford, Dartmouth
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Airport Road
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Nauset Street
1474 ft · 42 sec · Nauset Street
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Continue on Purchase Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Purchase Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
132 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Sixth Street
1314 ft · 32 sec · Sixth Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
72 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
53 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marshfield and New Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 44 West
Continue straight
14.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshfield to New Bedford?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Marshfield and 19.3 miles from New Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marshfield and Chance Rain Showers near New Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Middleborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshfield and New Bedford. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 km).
#1 Marshfield
Village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, UK
| Population | 26,037 |
| Coordinates | 42.0917700, -70.7055900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bedford
The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 95,517 |
| Coordinates | 41.6352600, -70.9270100 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: William Street (-70.926996, 41.635275)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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